1.       Recent research material from Yuki Orina at the Japan Research Institute regarding Japan Job Market on the Way to Modernisation   a.       The traditional corporate culture in Japan, anchored on lifetime employment and a seniority-based wage system, is gradually being modernized, influenced

“Sayonara to the Japanese salaryman”, The ranks of the iconic corporate warrior are thinning as society and the economy evolve… https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/sayonara-to-the-japanese-salaryman?token=818fa5772716275bb31a4dfb6069af46-de052a97456644fbe15a4aacf93e5c7af4cbefebf6d28b2c1c0a89cfaafe

“The reason empathy is so necessary is that people are experiencing multiple kinds of stress, and data suggests it is affected by the pandemic—and the ways our lives and our work have been turned upside down.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2021/09/19/empathy-is-the-most-important-leadersh

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-01/first-woman-to-lead-linkedin-japan-says-skills-are-the-future “LinkedIn Japan’s first female country head argues that the nation needs to move toward a more skills-based labor market, and firms need to adapt to workers’ changing values if the count

https://www.bain.com/insights/the-chief-transformation-officer-your-navigator-for-the-uncharted-waters-ahead/?utm_medium=social_advocacy&utm_source=LinkedIn-dysi&utm_content=0b45e960-d3b1-4356-83ea-c9babd6d4453&utm_term=1464 Follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/japanhire-tokyo/ for Regular

“Private capital assets under management will reach $18.3 trillion at the end of 2027, British research company Preqin forecasts, doubling from the end of 2021 as retail participation increases.” https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Finance/Blackstone-to-roll-out-private-credit-fund-in-Japan-with-Daiwa

”for some social-security programs in the most advanced economies in the world, we estimate that there is close to a $41 trillion pension funding gap. That gap represents an opportunity for the life and retirement industry to meet the needs of citizens globally.” https://mck.co/3FP9ZSE Follow us on

https://www.lek.com/insights/hea/global/sr/global-health-and-healthcare-strategic-outlook-2023 Follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/japanhire-tokyo/ for Regular Market Updates and Check out our Job Blog at https://www.japanhire.tokyo/blog

“Gen Zers have officially entered the workforce, and they’re here to stay…” https://www.fastcompany.com/90816893/this-is-what-gen-zs-ideal-workplace-looks-like Follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/japanhire-tokyo/ for Regular Market Updates and Check out our Job Blog at https://www.japanh

Bain Capital is stepping up private equity deals in Japan, bringing its investment tally to more than $40 billion as the buyout giant boosts its presence in the world’s third-largest economy. Bain, along with Carlyle Group and KKR & Company, is increasing its footprint in the country as competition

https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/10-ways-to-quickly-reduce-it-costs?source=BLD-200123&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bambu&utm_campaign=SM_GB_YOY_GTR_SOC_BU1_SM-BA-SWG “Amid inflation and the threat of recession, many organizations face demands for short-term cost reductions, even if they p

https://www.forbes.com/lists/worlds-best-management-consulting-firms/?sh=62314b8b7290 Follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/japanhire-tokyo/ for Regular Market Updates and Check out our Job Blog at https://www.japanhire.tokyo/blog

https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes.com/sites/davidmichels/2022/09/15/why-do-we-work/amp/ Operator: looks for meaning outside of work, does not seek to stand out at work, tends to shy away from risk, and often views colleagues as friends. Artisan: seeks out work that fascinat

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https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/14674957 Follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/japanhire-tokyo/ for Regular Market Updates and Check out our Job Blog at https://www.japanhire.tokyo/blog

“Narcissism. Overconfidence. Low EQ. Why do we persist in selecting for leadership traits that hamper organizational progress—and leave the right potential leaders in the wrong roles?” https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/why-so-many-bad-bosses-st

Generative AI “Among those surveyed who are implementing gen AI, 59 percent are already partnering with third-party vendors to develop customized solutions, and 24 percent report plans to build solutions in-house, while only 17 percent expect to buy off-the-shelf gen AI products…” https://www.mckin

Upgrading Your Technology Operating Model: Six Themes for Success - “ Thinkers 15% - Doers 75% - Watchers 10% “ https://www.bain.com/insights/upgrading-your-technology-operating-model-six-themes-for-success/?utm_medium=social_advocacy&utm_source=LinkedIn-dysi&utm_content=dd23e7b0-4d05-445c-8066-4403

How to Change Someone’s Mind? Leadership involves making unpopular decisions while navigating complex relationships with colleagues, partners, and clients. But often, you will need to get buy-in from these constituents, and therefore you will need to convince them to change their mind. https://hbr.

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“Do you accept that you’ll probably spend 20 to 30 years in mixed (at best) health and about a decade in awful health—where you can’t remember your children, use the bathroom independently, have sex, walk around the block, or use all five senses? Children born today can hope to live 20 years longer

“Looking at 2023 and beyond, investors face intense competition, rising US interest rates, higher labor costs, and tighter credit—but ample dry powder and a track record of returns ensures healthcare will remain a priority for top firms even if winning deals requires becoming more specialized and cr

1. Set a holistic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ambition. 2. Listen to all of your stakeholders, focusing on amplifying marginalized voices. 3. Remember that DEI is a journey and not a destination https://www-forbes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.forbes.com/sites/davidmichels/2023/01/03/

“Japanese business culture tends to place a strong emphasis on planning: rigorous, highly detailed planning…But as with any system, there are downsides as well. This strong planning tradition makes it difficult to develop the risk-tolerant culture Japanese companies need to navigate today’s increasi

The data below shows the salaries of 196 tech company CEO’s at IPO: "$325k is the median for a very successful company. Keep in mind, the median salary of $325k is for the CEO of a company about to go public. Other forms of comp include options and bonuses. Note the median bonus was $139k and median

https://hbr.org/2022/09/how-to-use-digital-health-data-to-improve-outcomes?utm_medium=email “Here’s an all-too-common scenario: June, aged 67, is in the emergency department with abdominal pain and rectal bleeding. Tests reveal inoperable colon cancer that’s probably been developing for years. Af

https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Interview/Blackstone-CEO-sees-opportunities-to-expand-in-India-and-Japan "One final factor specific to AUM [asset under management] growth at Blackstone is our expansion into new client channels. This includes our entry into the retail market, which we are doi

https://www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-62749310.amp Follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/japanhire-tokyo/ for Regular Market Updates and Check out our Job Blog at https://www.japanhire.tokyo/blog

https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Stripe-CEO-U.S.-tech-companies-underestimate-Asia-s-potential “Southeast Asia has also attracted the financial platform's attention. E-commerce spending in the region is expected to grow 2.6 times to almost $180 billion by 2025, with digital payments acco

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